Body of Knowledge
BOK Table of Contents
Part 1 – General Administration and Management
Content Coordinator: Jack Hug, APPA Fellow
SECTION 1-A: LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION
- Change Management
- Communication
- Leadership
- Organization
- Strategy and Leadership
SECTION 1-B: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
- Building an Effective Workforce
- Staff Development
SECTION 1-C: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- Cost Allocation
- Information Management and Technology
- Overview of Accounting Systems
SECTION 1-D:
- Financial Analysis and Control
- Modern Budgeting Issues
Part 2 – Operations and Maintenance
Content Coordinator: Gary Reynolds, APPA Fellow
SECTION 2-A: PLANT MANAGEMENT
- Capital Renewal and Deferred Maintenance
- Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity
- Facilities Condition Assessment
- Work Management
SECTION 2-B: BUILDING SYSTEMS
- Building Architectural and Structural Systems
- Building Electrical Systems
- Building Interiors
- Building Control Systems
- Elevator Systems
- Building Fire Protection
- Building Mechanical Systems
SECTION 2-C: PLANT SERVICES
- Custodial Services
- Facilities Maintenance and Operations
- Grounds Maintenance and Operations
SECTION 2-D: CAMPUS SERVICES
- Campus Security
- Environmental Health and Safety
Part 3 – Energy, Utilities, and Environmental Stewardship
Content Coordinator: Darryl Boyce
SECTION 3-A: ENERGY UTILIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
- Campus Utility Systems Master Planning
- Central Monitoring and Control Systems
- Energy Management and Conservation
- Roadmap for Campus Environmental Sustainability
- Primary Fuel Management
- Regulatory Issues for Utility Plants
SECTION 3-B: DISTRICT ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Central Cooling Systems
- Central Heating Plants
- Cogeneration
- District Heating and Cooling Distribution Systems
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- Energy Supply Alternatives
SECTION 3-C: OTHER UTILITIES
- Data and Voice Network Infrastructure
- Domestic and Fire Protection Water Supply and Distribution Systems
- Sewer and Storm Drain Systems
Part 4 – Planning, Design, and Construction
Content Coordinator: Bill Daigneau, APPA Fellow
SECTION 4-A: FACILITIES PLANNING
- Infrastructure Planning
- Capital Planning
- Master Planning
- Programming
- Site Development
- Space Planning and Administration
SECTION 4-B: FACILITIES DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
- Construction Contract Administration
- Construction Contracting Procedures and Contracts
- Design Management
- Project Delivery
- Project Organization and Management
SECTION 4-C: SPECIAL TOPICS
- Building Information Modeling
- In-House Design/Construction Services
- Real Estate
- Renovations
- Sustainable Design and Construction
- Value Management
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